‘Argentea’ Variegated Leopard Plant

‘Argentea’ Variegated Leopard Plant

A great plant for brightening up a shady spot and adding some big-leafed, quasi-tropical texture to a shade garden. Our good man Garth Gruttman got us excited about this plant as a bold texture. Perfect for the shade garden and it’s edible too! Eat the leaf stalk like fuki. Harvest them throughout summer once the clump is large enough, boil them, then peel the outer layer and they can be added to stir fries or salads.

Evergreen in zone 8 and easily hardy in zone 7 if provided good mulch around the roots, though they will die back in very cold winters, but come back happily the following spring.

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Latin Name: Farfugium japonicum ‘Argentea’
Site and Soil: These plants like morning sun or dappled shade and moist soil.
Hardiness: 0º F.
Bearing Age: As soon as there are enough leaf stalks to harvest without stressing the plant.
Size at Maturity: 1-2 ft. in height by 2-3 ft. wide.
Bloom Time: Fall.
Pests & Diseases: Not bothered by significant pest or disease problems.
USDA Zone: 7